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Rockdale Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Rockdale is 25.1004 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 24 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, March 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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45 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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25.1
Regional rank #24 / 25 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼37.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 10.0%
    Burglary accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 9.0%
    Theft accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.0%
    Assault accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
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Rockdale Demographics

2023 Census data

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Demographic data sourced from Stats NZ , licensed under CC BY 4.0

FAQ

  • Is Rockdale a safe suburb to live in?

    Rockdale ranks in the top 38 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Rockdale?

    The annual crime rate in Rockdale is 25.1004 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Rockdale

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